Fall Youth Ballet Classes Kick Off September 13 in NYM
Instructor Leona Cichy Returns to NYMRCC
The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to announce fall youth ballet classes kick off on Wednesday, September 13th in New York Mills for youth in grades Pre-K through 6th grade.
Youth ballet classes are offered through a partnership with instructor Leona Cichy. Students will learn basic ballet techniques in a fun and encouraging class environment. Classes will be held on Wednesdays in the upstairs dance studio at the Cultural Center (accessible only by stairs).
The fall session will run for 10 weeks on Wednesdays, September 13 – November 29, 2023 (NO CLASS 10/11 or 11/8), and will culminate in a short recital on Wednesday, November 29 at the NYM City Hall Ballroom during the annual NYM Community Christmas Tree Festival.
Three age group options are available: ages 4-6 (PreK-Kdg) from 4:00 – 4:30 p.m. ($80 per session); ages 6-9 (1st-3rd grades) from 4:30 – 5:15 p.m. ($120 per session); and ages 9-12 (4th-6th grades) from 5:15 – 6:00 p.m. ($120 per session). All costs include costume fees.
Limited spots to ensure small class sizes; 12 students max per class/age group. Full session payment is required to guarantee your spot.
The goal of these youth ballet classes is to instill a love of movement and dance in children. The structured classes will focus on the basics of gross motor movement including strength, coordination, and flexibility, as well as socialization and group learning. Every class will be a dance adventure of music and movement!
Instructor Leona Cichy of rural New York Mills began dancing at the age of two and is trained in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, and modern, among other styles. She was a member of the competitive Legacy Dance Company in New Jersey for ten years and has over 10 years of teaching experience in a variety of dance styles. Leona also has extensive experience in youth development and programming.
In addition to this Fall Session, there will also be a Spring Session held on Wednesdays, February 21 – May 1, 2024 (NO CLASS 3/13).
Registration is available online (https://www.kulcher.org/2023-youth-ballet-at-the-cultural-center/), or call 218-385-3339, or stop by the Center during our Open Hours (Wed & Thurs 10-7, Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3).
Visit kulcher.org or call the Cultural Center at 218-385-3339 with any questions.
About the Cultural Center
The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is a rural hub for creativity, community vitality, and lifelong learning in the arts. The Center offers visitors intimate opportunities to encounter art and artists in its 80-seat concert listening room, visual art gallery in a historic building, gift shop featuring local artists, artist residency program, sculpture park, and a variety of opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Since its incorporation in 1990, the Cultural Center has been passionate about connecting people to artists and rich cultural experiences in rural Minnesota, celebrating the local and being a window to the world. For more information, call 218-385-3339, or visit www.kulcher.org.
